The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 2J. Murray, 1839 - Authors, English |
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... respect , of which the profession will easily be renewed while the respect continues : and the same causes which first produced can hardly fail to preserve it . Pray let me know , however , whether my letter finds its way to you ...
... respect , of which the profession will easily be renewed while the respect continues : and the same causes which first produced can hardly fail to preserve it . Pray let me know , however , whether my letter finds its way to you ...
Page 228
... respect , you should dine with the first duke in England . For nine people in ten that you meet with , would have a higher opinion of you for having dined with a duke ; and the great genius himself would receive you better , because you ...
... respect , you should dine with the first duke in England . For nine people in ten that you meet with , would have a higher opinion of you for having dined with a duke ; and the great genius himself would receive you better , because you ...
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... respect for Mr. Bennet Langton's acknowledged character for accuracy and veracity , there seems something , in the foregoing relation , absolutely incomprehensible — a house , a good table , frequent company , four servants ( two of ...
... respect for Mr. Bennet Langton's acknowledged character for accuracy and veracity , there seems something , in the foregoing relation , absolutely incomprehensible — a house , a good table , frequent company , four servants ( two of ...
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